Here you can read our adventurer guide on trekking and hiking in Gran Canaria, including top nature and hiking events, best hiking trails, companies, advice. The island offers great hiking and trekking routes for nature and outdoor sports lovers in Gran Canaria, and hiking around the island is also one of the best ways to enjoy and discover the natural beauties of Gran Canaria.
You can enjoy the great landscape, the culture, paths and tracks that take you up to the highest points of the island, charming natural strongholds and picturesque villages surrounded by indigenous flora, the rocky symbol of the island, the Roque Nublo and the secrets of the island. It is also one of the best things to do in Gran Canaria.
Patronato de Turismo de Gran Canaria
Triana, 93, 35002 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tel: (+34) 928 219 600; Web: www.grancanaria.com
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Top Nature & Hiking Events in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Walking Festival
Gran Canaria Walking Festival is an annual event where walkers from all over the world will enjoy of the Island of Gran Canaria participating in walking tours along the mountains and rural areas of the Island.
Tel: +34 928 334 175 ; grancanariawalkingfestival.com
Transgrancanaria Race
Transgrancanaria is a race that has been held on the island of Gran Canaria since October 2003. In the Transgrancanaria participants must cross the island on foot passing through several aid stations where they can replenish their water and food supplies, also giving the organisation a chance to monitor the competitors’ progress.
Tel: +34 828 024 641 ; Web: transgrancanaria.net
Best Trekking & Hiking Trails in Gran Canaria
Nublo Circular Route – through Timagada and La Culata
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Nublo, located in the Tejeda crater is the most important symbol of Gran Canaria. This route will reveal some of the most unique views. Read more…
Cruz de Tejeda – Fontanales Route
This is a great route from Cruz de Tejeda, through the hills and ending up at the bottom of the island.
Fagajesto to Agaete Route
The Valley of Agaete is a long fissure that splits two vertical escarpments. This special orography makes Agaete with its own singular climate within Gran Canaria itself.
San Bartolomé de Tirajana to la Cruz de Tejeda Route
With its beautiful pathways and extraordinary natural and historical landmarks, the Camino de la Plata is a real heaven for hiking enthusiasts.
Santa Lucía de Tirajana – Agüimes Route
The views over the farming terraces that are scattered around the route between Santa Lucía and Agüimes are excellent.
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Top Trekking & Hiking Tourism Companies
Bike 10Mil – in Playa del Inglés
Hiking, cycling, mountain biking.
Address: Av. de Gran Canaria, 30 C.C. Gran Chaparral. Playa del Ingles 35100 Gran Canaria
Tel: +34 928 766 832; Web: happybiking.info
Free Motion – in Playa del Inglés
Hiking, cycling.
Address: Hotel Sandy Beach. Local 9, Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria
Tel: +34 928 777 479; Web: free-motion.com
Limonium – in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Hiking trails, orienteering, archery, multiadventure , climbing, ravine descent, paragliding.
Address: c/ José y María,69. Lomo los Frailes. Tamaraceite, 35018 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria
Tel: +34 928 436 995; Web: limoniumcanarias.com
